Mentoring
Mentoring Programs
Women Faculty Mentoring
The Women Faculty Mentoring Program was established in 1994 in response to the report of the Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Gender issues at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine. At its inception, the program provided one-on-one mentoring and coaching as well as a number of educational programs. Since September 2019, the program has been re-structured to include monthly peer and group mentoring.
The major goals of the Women Faculty Mentoring program are:
- Academic promotion
- Personal and professional development
- Faculty development
The program is open to all women faculty within the Faculty of Medicine. Monthly mentoring events are scheduled based on thematic discussions relevant to a career in science or medicine, often with a guest presenter. Examples of topics covered are: promotion, leadership, unconscious bias, wellness, communication, professionalism and financial management. Whether you are new to the faculty or an experienced faculty member, if you would like to find out more about the mentoring process, are considering becoming a mentor/mentee, or would like to get together and network with other women colleagues and faculty members, please contact the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at edifom@uOttawa.
Contact:
Dr. Catherine Tsilfidis
Acting Assistant Dean, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Email: [email protected]
Resources:
Handbook on Faculty Mentoring -To receive the document, please send an email to [email protected]
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Sexual and Gender Minority Members (SGM)
In collaboration with the Medical Diversity and LGBTQ2SA+ Advocacy Group (MDAG) within the Aesculapian Society, the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has established a group/peer mentoring program for all SGM members within the Faculty of Medicine. Meetings are held monthly to connect SGM learners with one other and with SGM faculty. Whether you are an experienced faculty member or new to the Faculty of Medicine, if you would like to find out more about the mentoring process, are considering becoming a mentor/mentee, and/or would like to get together and network with other colleagues and faculty members from the SGM community, please contact the office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at edifom@uOttawa.
Questions and expressions of interest in the program can be directed to:
Dr. Catherine Tsilfidis
Acting Assistant Dean, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Email: [email protected]
or
Alexandra Lafrance
Senior Officer, Office of Faculty Affairs
Email: [email protected]
Mentoring Program for Black MD Students and Residents
The uOttawa Black Medical Students Association (uOBMSA), in collaboration with the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of the Faculty of Medicine offer monthly group mentoring sessions for medical students and residents within the Faculty of Medicine. In addition to the group mentoring activities, learners are paired one-on-one with Black physician mentors from the Faculty and affiliated hospitals. The goal of the program is to raise awareness about Black Canadian health disparities and to foster a community of inclusion that will promote the academic and personal success of black learners. Members associated with the program also offer workshops and mock interview training to Black undergraduate students interested in a career in medicine.
Students, residents and faculty interested in participating in the program can contact the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at [email protected].
Kuwait Mentoring Program
The Kuwait Mentoring Program (KMP) is offered through a partnership between the University of Ottawa, the Ministry of Higher Education of Kuwait and the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Ottawa, Canada. The KMP offers Kuwaiti students a unique opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Science, with the aim of gaining admission to a Canadian medical school or a graduate studies program at the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine.
The IGHO supports students as they progress through their undergraduate science degree and choose an academic and career path by providing focused workshops, academic advising and student mentoring. Through this guidance, the IGHO equips learners with the strategies and insights needed to craft a compelling extracurricular profile, setting learners apart as top contenders for medical school or graduate studies. We also provide diverse educational pathways as they progress through their Bachelor of Science program, giving learners the flexibility to tailor their academic journey to their unique goals and interests.
The Kuwait Mentoring Program welcomes approximately 20 new students into every year since it was established in 2019.